New Zealand teachers moving to Lyon,

I don't know anything about visa requirements - I'll leave that up to you - but if you don't have French nationality then you are more or less restricted to private schools - perhaps those where some classes are taught in English. International schools are another possibility.

You could try teaching English to adults - there are the usual world-wide companies such as Wall St English - but pay is far from great.

For flat-renting have a look at estate agents' websites, but with no history of employment in France you may need to pay 6 months' rent upfront. Flats are often unfurnished. If you want to contact an estate agent from NZ then you'll need to phone - very often people in France simply ignore emails.

You could try a private ad in leboncoin for Lyon.

Have you thought about health insurance? No work here means no health cover, so private health insurance is necessary.

Hello Brad and welcome to Expat.com!

I hope that other members will advise you soon.

I may suggest you to post an advert in the Lyon classifieds > jobs section and accommodation section/ flats for rent.

I hope it helps,
Harmonie.